My partner and I have a small 2 bed cottage in the heart of rural Limousin and we are looking for a couple to house-sit and cat- sit for just shy of 3 months (start date circa 17th January, as we would like to have house-sitters in place first, to end March).
Le Creuse is a department in Limousin and is beautiful area for walking, cycling and photography, very peaceful. We embarked on some building work this year and are the proud owners of a new roof (that's the good news). The not so good news is we didn't get the insulation completed in time, so we just burn extra logs to keep warm. In that respect I guess you would say we are mid-renovation, but it is very cosy!
Our house has a 1.5 acre field that I have grand designs on turning into a garden. So far I have cleared brambles, started a hedge and an orchard, and adopted a kitten, who is very loving, entertaining and growing rapidly. As at writing this he is 6 months old, has been neutered and vaccinated and loves keeping warm, as well as catching mice of course!
We have a good internet connection but no television; log burning stoves in the living room and dining room but no central heating. A small bathroom with shower, and a small reasonably well equipped kitchen. We are about an hour away from Limoges airport and 15 minutes away from the local town for shopping.
If it sounds as if you would like to experience living in this beautiful part of France, we would love to hear from you.